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Panasonic AE700

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Just received my projector 3 days ago and have the following problem

about 2 minutes after startup I hear a clicking noise the picture gets darker for about 2 sec and goes back to normal. This has happened after every time I turn the projector on. I am running 1.05 firmware and connected via VGA.

Any suggestions or should I send the unit for repair

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call panasonic


this does not sound normal to me.
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Originally posted by sehayek
Just received my projector 3 days ago and have the following problem

about 2 minutes after startup I hear a clicking noise the picture gets darker for about 2 sec and goes back to normal. This has happened after every time I turn the projector on. I am running 1.05 firmware and connected via VGA.

Any suggestions or should I send the unit for repair

Thanks
I usually warm my unit up for about five or ten minutes so I don't really notice any sounds as I usually just turn it on and walk away so I'm not of definite help.

However I would speculate that it might be the AUTO IRIS going through a self-calibration procedure - checking the limits of its open and closed configuration.


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no this doesnt happen to me normal for me. id call and while i was at it id ask why you dont have the latest firmware when you just got the darn thing
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This does not sound normal to me either. When initially setting up our 700, I sat with it like a new born babe, definitely no clicking noise.
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Just got home and turned on the 700.

There are two distinct clicks when turned on which I believe is the AUTO IRIS as I mentioned previously. If this does not seem like a description of what is happening with yours a call to Panasonic's service would be a good idea. At the least it might relieve your anxiety.


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Thanks Guys, I'll call Panasonic
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